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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.48, 1,662.73 and 733.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.48, 1,662.73 and 733.05 is: 1,011.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.48 : 1,662.73 = 733.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.48/1,662.73 = 733.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.48x = 1,662.73 × 733.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.48x = 1,218,862.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,862.39/1,205.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.10

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